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Zombie’s latest installment OUR TAKE: « «««« butchers Carpenter’s By Kristin Hanson untouchable original Staff Writer Mass murderer Michael Myers has some unfinished business left over from last year’s Halloween, including making sure that the girls that survived would never live to see another. Rob Zombie started remaking the Halloween franchise in 2007. The film mimicked the 1978 original by John Carpenter, but with a much more de- mented twist appropriate for Zombie, who has directed other horror titles such as House of 1000 Corpses and The Devil’s Rejects. Zombie’s first Halloween remake gave a lot of insight into Michael Myers’ time in a mental institution after murdering members of his family. The gore was incredibly realistic and, while no remake will ever be better than Carpen- ter’s Halloween, it could easily stand alone as a decent film. With Halloween II, however, Zombie completely missed the mark and ru- ined what credibility he earned with his first remake. The horror imagery in the movie is very realistic and can make anyone squeamish, so at least Zombie has that down. Unfortunately, the acting and the plot overshadow that aspect. Only those looking exclusively for blood-curdling gore will enjoy watching it. The movie starts seconds after the first one ended with Laurie, Annie and Dr. Loomis being rushed to the ER and Michael Myers’ “dead” body being driven away by some coroners. While the victims are being stitched up, the coroner van crashes and Myers rises from the dead unscathed. Laurie continues to be haunted by nightmares a year later and is left emo- tionally unstable, but she is able to accept the idea that Myers is dead and is never coming back despite the body never being found. Meanwhile, Dr. Loomis is stuffing his pockets with money gained by selling a novel about Michael’s life and the terrible events that occurred the previ- ous year, without any regard for the feelings of the victims themselves or their families. Though there is some speculation among reporters that Myers could still be out there alive, Dr. Loomis strongly assures everyone that Myers is gone for good. Throughout the movie, Myers has recurring visions of his mother and him- self as a child accompanied by a white horse, which at the beginning of the movie is explained as an interpretation of passion and rage in dreams. The film

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Image courtesy of Dimension Films Level-5’s Layton engulfs players in diabolical puzzles GAMES Though fans of the series can finally immerse themselves in the Professor Layton and the secrets of the Diabolical Box, the Diabolical Box Japanese version of the same game GENRE: Puzzle was actually released roughly two years ago. In fact, the third chap- CONSOLE: DS ter of the Professor Layton trilogy DEVELOPER: Level-5 had already hit stores in Japan at the end of last year. RATING: Everyone 10+ This push-back in the global RELEASED: August 24, 2009 versus Japanese release dates con- tributes to several profound char- OUR TAKE: ««««« acteristics of the game that need to be addressed. By Zheng Zheng The original (and the prequel) Contributing Writer Professor Layton and the Curious Village was very well received by After a year and a half of an- the DS community. ticipation since the original, the Though puzzle games are in- much belated second installment festing the DS system, the Profes- of Level-5’s Professor Layton series sor Layton series was a revolution- on the Nintendo DS, Professor ary novelty that transformed the Layton and the Diabolical Box, fi- genre with its unique artworks, nally hit North America this year superb complimentary audios and on Aug. 24. fascinating plot twists in the main Image courtesy of Level-5 This time, puzzle adventure ad- story. All of this can be rediscov- dicts around the world can assist ered in Diabolical Box, with im- first and the second game were re- Nintendo fans everywhere know touch screen, the answer is not al- the gentleman detective Professor provements found in some places leased within only nine months of but one thing, it would be that ways simply multiple choice or the Layton and his trusted assistant but not everywhere. one another. However, the unique it’s the game play that makes or quick touch of a button. Diaboli- Luke as they unravel the mysteries The graphics of the latest Pro- art style of the series is still present breaks the games. This is precisely cal Box, like its predecessor, fully behind the murderous Diabolical fessor Layton game received no and the overall display is still very where the Professor Layton series utilizes the touch-screen capabil- Box that is said to kill anyone who renovation since the last. This is visually appealing. Furthermore, excels. ity of the DS system, allowing opens it and gazes upon the con- mainly due to the fact that the the DS was never quite known Although the game does imple- tents inside. original Japanese version of the for its graphic capabilities, and if ment solving puzzles on the DS’s See Layton, page 18 18 • September 4, 2009 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT

Layton from page 17 The user interface of the game, list and story notes sections of a turn off for others who might opportunity. much like the game’s graphics, ba- the game remain intact with no have wanted a simpler diversion. Overall, Professor Layton and sically remained the same as well. obvious alterations. One thing to Professor Layton and the Dia- the Diabolical Box is a superb players to trace through mazes, Whether it’s the starting menu, notice, however, is the increased bolical Box guarantees a game play choice for short-session gaming drag objects across the screen and the in-game menu interface or the difficulties of the puzzles in Dia- time of at least ten hours. This between work periods. circle suspicious parts of rooms. In option to move around, every- bolical Box. is just to rush through the main Although Diabolical Box suf- fact, the game is completely oper- thing was exactly the same as the Where the first installment led story, not nearly finishing and dis- fers an identity crisis, as very few ated through the stylus, a feature original. players through the storyline in a covering all the secrets that hide elements of the game separate it- rarely seen in DS games. More However, the mini-game sec- relatively easy learning curve lead- within the game. self from the series, it is still an impressively, the second install- tion of Diabolical Box did receive ing up to the final brainteasers, With an increasing number of easy gaem to pick up and get in- ment of the series is one of the few enhancement. Completing these Diabolical Box keeps the players puzzles from the original and their volved in. The min-game features games in the DS franchise that ac- addictive side features now brings busy with some rather difficult increased difficulties, one is sure encourage quick-play, while the tually requires the use of the mi- players in-game rewards that they problems right from the start. to spend a good amount of time style and increasing difficulty of crophone, a rather neglected func- do not want to miss. Other than While this is nice for hardcore scratching his or her head solving the challenging puzzels draw play- tion of the gaming device. that, the puzzle index, mystery puzzle-solvers, it does prove to be the conundrums presented at each ers in for the full experience.

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ENTERTAINMENT Technique • September 4, 2009 • 19 Destination finalizes failure FILM there’s the arrogant blonde horn- moments and occasional humor, The Final Destination dog, a fairly sympathetic security it’s pretty much the same movie as guard and a nameless redneck that the last three no matter how cre- GENRE: Horror, Thriller seems to have been thrown in as ative they try to get with the death STARRING: Bobby Campo an afterthought. scenes. and Shantel VanSanten Suddenly Nick (Bobby Cam- In that respect, it’s pretty much po) has a startling vision of the only good if you like odd, horrific DIRECTOR: David R. Ellis nightmare that would soon fol- ways of killing off random movie RATING: R low. characters. This vision creeps him and his Another notable point is the RELEASED: August 28, 2009 friends out to the point of leav- 3D technology. As the first movie ing the race, while in the tumult that I’ve seen in 3D outside of a OUR TAKE: ««««« a fairly unremarkable cast of sec- theme park or IMAX theater, the ondary characters follows before effect is actually engaging at times By Andrew Ho the inevitable debris-ridden explo- and there are moments where you Contributing Writer sions and carnage. may flinch at something suddenly One by one, each of them gets hurtling at you from the screen. Typically, a horror movie series bumped off from some inexplica- Unless you really liked the oth- will to get wildly changed or dilut- ble list that Death seems to have er three movies in this series or are ed as its sequels go on, sometimes written up, a concept that’s been a fan of horror movies with little culminating in total revamps or a constant throughout the series. substance and lots of blood, The resurrections. Aside from a few suspenseful Final Destination is one to avoid. Not so in the case of the fourth Image courtesy of Dimension Films and latest installment of the Final Halloween from page 17 isn’t so unlike her brother after all. Destination series, which keeps Zombie returns to our original things going in the same predict- victims when Laurie and friends able way that it has always been takes a psychological view, logi- go to a Halloween party and re- done throughout the series. cally because Myers is a mentally turn to the house to a bathroom Big horrific accident, premoni- disturbed serial killer, but Rob covered in blood and Annie bleed- tions of disaster and a long line of Zombie went about it the wrong ing out on the floor. gruesome deaths that play out like way and just made it cheesy. The They call 911, but of course at a safety inspector’s worst night- visions are telling him to find his that point it’s too late and Myers mare. This addition to the series sister and make them a family gets rid of the other friend and also introduces a few rather nifty again. Apparently, to do this he chases Laurie. The chase ends in 3D scenes. has to kill his sister. The identity an abandoned shack surrounded Once again, moviegoers are of Myers’ sister is revealed by Dr. by police and Myers is “killed” yet treated to a group of young, life- Loomis in his book, and she is ter- again. loving friends who are doing their rified and angry at the intrusion. Whether he stays dead this best to enjoy a day at a NASCAR- Her emotional downward time depends on whether Rob style race track. spiral is shown in detail, leading Zombie continues slaughtering Aside from the main character audience to think that maybe she the franchise. being the typical sensible nice guy, Image courtesy of Studio 8 20 • September 4, 2009 • Technique ENTERTAINMENT 3 5 1 SUDOKU 9 8 7 4 4 5 9 7 2 6 1 9 3 PUZZLES 8 8 7 1 2 1 7 4 5 7 2 8 7 6 9 6 5 8 3 4 9 2 6 3 3 5 1 4 9 1 4 6 5 3 2 8 6 2 5 8 6 3 6 8 4 9 Fill in the grid so that every 7 5 row, column and 3 by 3 box 8 4 6 2 contains the digits 1 through 9. 3 sliver www.nique.net WHY are third year college studens as shy and stand-offish as freshman?? If the world ends tomorrow, you might not notice. You’re to busy with homework to care. I like a cookie! Animefans. Check out Gantz. Don’t eat the sludge fudge. Male, 22, yrs old, 5’13” Looking for sanity, Strawberry blonde preferred. 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Runway projects new trends Sparks struggles to deliver TELEVISION and closeness to the prompt. After Project Runway this judging, the top designer is in rocky Battlefield given immunity in the next chal- MUSIC NETWORK: Lifetime lenge and the bottom designer is Jordin Sparks asked to leave. WHEN: Thursdays, 9 p.m. The opening of this season in- Battlefield GENRE: Reality troduced designers from a wide GENRE: R&B, pop variety of backgrounds and expe- STARRING: Heidi Klum and riences, including a neurosurgeon LABEL: Jive Tim Gunn who traded in a life in the medical TRACK PICKS: “Let It Rain,” OUR TAKE: ««« «« field for one of art. The challengers “The Cure” and “Battlefield” were all given the task of making a RELEASED: July 21, 2009 dress for a red carpet event, receiv- By Yameen Huq ing 30 minutes to sketch their cre- OUR TAKE: ««« «« Contributing Writer ation, a $200 shopping spree and Image courtesy of Jive two days to complete the dress Unless you are the stylistic with a pre-selected model. By Chris Ernst “fashionista” who adores the Tensions ran high during the Staff Writer world of red carpets, statuesque design process and one contestant Image courtesy of Lifetime models and high-end clothes, the buckled and broke down under Ultimately these designs were Jordin Sparks’ sophomore album since winning American chances are slim that you watch the pressure, weeping anguished judged by the panel made up of Idol is by no means a slump. Like her debut album, which wa- Project Runway, or were aware tears of failure. The show fashion major designers, the host and a vered between esoteric pop and bland noncommittal fluff expect- of the show’s recent transfer to advisor and human “pick-me-up” guest judge, which in this case ed of an American Idol contestant, the new Battlefield is mostly Lifetime from its previous home Tim Gunn eventually comforted was Lindsay Lohan. The judging a standard blend of R&B and pop and only succeeds because of at Bravo. The idea of spending an him enough to get back into the was quick yet constructive with Sparks’ vocal ability. hour watching designers squabble competition. Other notable con- many of the judges offering good She delivers rock-solid performances and never wavers nor over fabric is enough for most of testants during the design phase feedback. For the most part, they struggles. Yet for every exceptional performance, there are several campus to stop listening. include one who miscalculated the avoided falling prey to the sin of more instances of overdramatic, overwrought, off-putting, con- I tuned into this show with the size of his model and was forced to pretension and voted off the de- trived emotion. Nevertheless, Sparks does not resort to standard, same prejudices and preconceived stitch the dress onto her, sending sign that was radical to the point tired runs everyone has heard over and over. It makes the album notions, thinking I was entering a the model to the runway in what of incoherence. a little bit fresher and more interesting. Sparks never sounds like shallow and effeminate world in looked like a ghostly night gown. For people who don’t religious- she is showing off. She is never self-conscience nor self-involved which the dreams of contestants Runway does a pretty good job ly follow fashion, this show can with her abilities. revolve around apparel that no of picking models that lack the provide good moments of drama The more pop-rooted tracks actually fall flat because of Sparks’ “real” person would ever take in- fashionable “skeleton-look” popu- and insight into the human con- voice. Her voice is too powerful and pure and does not match the terest in or want to buy for that lar in most of the industry. All of dition. The contestants benefit instrumentation. She is literally too talented for easily sung songs. matter. Instead, I was pleasantly the girls on this show seem to take and suffer from the fact that they Sparks sounds very mature and beyond her years. She does not surprised to find that the show, eating as a priority as opposed to aren’t reality show caricatures and sound like a teenager and has more control and skill than a lot of like the few other good reality a nuisance. are people with realistic feelings pop divas. She never sounds strained and soars without stress. She shows, revolved around human Finally, at the competition, and goals. The downside to this is does not shy away from any vocal challenge and takes it all head relationships, the struggle for suc- many of the contestants’ designs it lacks the trashy entertainment on, unlike many of her contemporaries that rely on tricks and cess against doubt and the excite- were revealed. Since the theme value of other reality television magic to sell a song. Sparks sounds like a human, unlike Leona ment of victory. was the creativity and boldness shows. Lewis, who cannot emote without a whine and a hiccup. Project Runway follows a basic, with the red carpet award setting, If you find this show interest- The latter half of the album is really where the music becomes one-per-episode elimination for- many of the designers went full- ing for the fashion, then you’re delightful. The contrived instrumentation of the pop songs falls mat for a group of fashion design- force in designing something new probably already a long-time fan. away and the purity and power of Sparks’ voice rises above the ers. These designers are given one and original. This ranged from However, if you’re in the mood for mud and the mire and moves the listener. The instrumentation challenge (creativity, red carpet what was referred to as a “schizo- reality television that doesn’t re- becomes standard, pedestrian, and almost bland, but leaves more appeal, celebrity requests), which phrenic” mix of purple and green sult in cheap gimmicks, catfights, attention to be paid to Sparks. they have one day to prepare. to a bizarre ‘80s groupie ensemble. or mud wrestling, then this could “No Parade” is a cross between R&B and pop and could have Their creations are then taken to There were also simple designs be an entertaining hour-long look the runway, where a panel judges which, while lacking creativity, into the competitive world of See Battlefield, page 22 them on their creativity, utility made up for it in elegance. fashion and art. ATTENTION STUDENTS! BUY! BUY!

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Battlefield from page 21 been one of those easily forgot- Magical animates unlikely friendship ten songs from a more forgettable FILM are. name. However, Sparks is able Ponyo on the Cliff by the I couldn’t help but feel as if I to infuse the track with the per- was watching a film on par with fect blend of emotion, skill and Sea pure jubilation of the classic Dis- restraint. Lyrically, it is average; GENRE: Animation, Fantasy ney animations. it has no particular insight and Besides my subjective perspec- should not be examined alone. STARRING: Yuria Nara and tive, Ponyo also towers as an- “Let It Rain” follows “No Pa- Hiroki Doi other testament to Studio Ghib- rade” with good emotion and too DIRECTOR: li’s talent. The animation and much control. However, it is one soundtrack are perfectly seamed RELEASED: August 14, 2009 of the few purely pop songs that and present the picturesque set- work. She is in control while still OUR TAKE: ««««« ting in wonderful detail. offering some peculiarity required I recall the Peter and the Wolf by pop. quality the music took when in- “Emergency (911)” is co-writ- By Kenny Phillips strumentally announcing the first ten by Sparks. It is an overpro- Senior Staff Writer appearance of Ponyo. The anima- duced mess. It is hard to get a tion keeps to a high caliber while foothold on the song because it Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea is holding to pastels for a bright moves too quickly but is also too the newest film release by Hayao look. repetitive. Miyazaki and Isao Takahata’s Stu- The cast is also astonishing The production is great, but dio Ghibli, a figurative factory of in holding many talented voice it is too much at times. It would fantastic animated films. actors: (as Ponyo), seem that this is what is supposed Ponyo, the movie’s release title Frankie (as Sosuke), Tina to keep the song moving, but it in America, definitely cashes in Fey (as Sosuke’s mother Lisa) and does not. The song itself sounds on the fantastic portion of its pro- even Liam Neeson (as Ponyo’s fa- like a loop and then ends without digious pedigree by introducing ther Fujimoto). consequence. the audience to a charming tale of Not wanting to dismiss the ac- “Faith” is also co-written by love and adventure. tors so readily, I really must hurry Sparks and is the most understat- Ponyo makes a splash right off on to the characters. Miyazaki ed and simple song on the album. as soon as the title character, a completes another fantastic job of It allows Sparks’ voice to retain cute girl-faced goldfish, appears fleshing out the characters of his focus and supports it when nec- on screen and follows with a spec- story. Though there was not much essary. The song starts softly and tacular view of the deep sea as she Image courtesy of Studio Ghibli to grasp about Ponyo and Sosuke, swells to an uplifting, cheery end- rides a jellyfish to the vast world of anthropomorphic girl-fish form are natural in a story like Ponyo. they did not feel as two-dimen- ing. The song itself is a little cli- the bright surface. She frolics until in addition to a new repertoire of The film exudes elements of a bed- sional as I had expected. ché, but it works just fine in con- trapped in a discarded bottle from magical powers. time story: the lovable and varied Their motivation was simple, text. It might be a little sappy, but which she is rescued by a young These magic powers, which cast, the fantastic adventures and but when trying to reach their as one part to the album, it works. boy, Sosuke. later include the rather odd ability the fast-paced chase scenes. goals, they each demonstrated in- Sparks’ voice is the most free here, After healing Sosuke’s small to enlarge objects, allow Ponyo to Everything that makes young genuity in solving their problems which is very refreshing after an scrape, Ponyo and Sosuke become escape to the surface. During her children rush to their beds with just as real children (should they album of control and perfection. fast friends and share the day to- daring escape, she accidentally excitement surrounds Ponyo and have access to magical powers). Battlefield is not just another gether. After this lovely outing to triggers an upwelling of the ocean Sosuke. Yes, this film was gener- Besides Sosuke’s mother Lisa and American Idol winner’s shame. It school, Ponyo’s father, a Nemo- and the life therein, bringing ated for a younger demographic, her all too realistic relationship is a solid album by a singer yet to esque wizard, retrieves her back to forth immense waves to cover the but I could not see how such a with her family, the supporting fully develop and find her niche. his submarine home. land and the revival of prehistoric film would need to differ from cast did their best to stay notice- Even while leaving several sty- At this point I would say the coelacanthiforms. something like Miyazaki’s La- able and likeable without becom- listic doors open, Sparks is able story basically progresses to a final In other words, this film makes puta: Castle in the Sky to be child- ing distracting. to own them all. There are weak test of love (as most fairy tales), but a point of taking imagination and friendly until I noticed something Personally, I think it is fasci- spots, but there are equally many I lack the gall to gloss over some presentation to the movie screen special about Ponyo. nating how well Miyazaki can di- strong ones. of the more interesting instances. with only small concessions to The matter is, Ponyo continu- rect his animation to be even less This album is not a showcase Ponyo, having been taken home, reason. The story is spectacularly ally emits positive exuberance. I insipid than supporting casts of of skills but instead is a heartfelt develops the ability to manifest creative but a bit puzzling. was pleasantly stunned by how actual humans in a non-animated window into an artist. herself as young human girl or an However, all of those things simple and innocent the emotions movie.

sliver www.nique.net oh sweet, derty jerzy Van Leer puts me to sleep... why cant we have a newer building.. Tech stop spending money on re-paving roads that no one uses and give the EE brethren a building that doesnt put us to sleep.. WAHO!!! WAHOOO!!!! Who’s awesome idea was raising tuiton AND enrolling WAY TOO MANY Ffreshman? Thanks for making me spend more money i will ever see to be in places I can;t move, triing to get into the ac that won’t work hard enough to get on an internet that stops ever 8 s why can’t GSU have a sliver? okayyy that was a major fail on your part, yes you funny how imagination can make you more handsome in my memories grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!! FACT: it’s forbidden to ask if someone is the one who slivered something, never ever ever haha, watch out i might have to write a song about you to the tune of the Oscar Meyer song >: } I bet the freshies still think this is a particularly creative poem. The Ladies of the Swim & Dive team are lookin good this year! They swim pretty good too. 1/2 of the poll votes are from me i can’t believei’m even slivering about you, shunning begins mon- day i have pandora perfect!! Never have I ever...felt the ratio as badly as I did in SGA last night. Jimmy, shut up and sit down. It’s a no brainer that you’re voting for your frat brother. I got to know myself, and realized no one else did. I’m about to graduate and I still don’t know what I want to do with my life... Ridiculous. You don’t show up to speak for a position, and you still get it because you were on freshga. FYI, I didn’t vote for you. ENTERTAINMENT Technique • September 4, 2009 • 23

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